Savings
Friends Provident extends Premier Plan special offer
Friends Provident International (FPI) announced today the extension of the current special offer on two of its regular premium savings plans.
Nationwide launches Base Rate Tracker Premium offshore savings account
With effect from Monday 2 July 2007, Nationwide International is launching a new Base Rate Tracker Premium offshore savings account paying up to 6.00% gross p.a./AER.
moneysupermarket.com: Savings market ahead of July MPC meeting
Commenting on the savings market ahead of the July MPC meeting, Kevin Mountford, head of savings at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, said: “Savers continue to reap the rewards of a rising interest rate environment.
Silver surfers net higher rate
Coventry Building Society increases rate on Sixty-Plus eSave - 6.40% for the over 60s.
Engage Mutual Assurance launches tax-exempt Easy Save
Engage Mutual has launched its tax-exempt friendly society savings plan, Easy Save.
Internet accounts with a catch
Rachel Thrussell, Head of Savings at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “Birmingham Midshires online saver account launched this week pays a respectable 5.89% gross, but there is a catch – if you withdraw any money from this account you lose interest on your entire balance for that month.
The supermarket savings war 1- 0 to Sainsbury’s
Rachel Thrussell, Head of Savings at Moneyfacts.co.uk, comments: “Last week saw the savings market taken by storm with the rate increase on the market leading no strings savings account from Sainsbury’s Bank now paying 6% gross/AER.
SCIL launches notice account paying 6.30% with rate guarantees
Scarborough Channel Islands Limited (SCIL) is launching a new limited issue offshore notice account, paying 6.30% Gross p.a./AER guaranteed, or Bank of England base rate, whichever is the higher, until 31 July 2008.
Last few days of A&L 12% gross AER ‘Premier Regular Saver’ promotion
Alliance & Leicester today urged those who are looking to put a little bit of money away each month to sign up for its market leading Premier Regular Saver account before the promotion ends on 1st July 2007.
Tooth fairy leaves £20million under children’s pillows
Wobbly teeth are cause for celebration among Britain’s schoolchildren, as new research out today reveals the tooth fairy is worth a whopping £20million.
MoneyExpert.com: Abbey's new 8% current account
Sean Gardner, Chief Executive of MoneyExpert.com, said: “Our Switching Index shows current accounts are the new switching battleground, with some 2.29 million people ditching their bank in the last six months to April.
N&P extends commitment to over 50s
At a time when interest rates have been changing relatively frequently, savers want to know that they are getting the best deal for their money.
Abbey extends bonus period for new customers on 50+ saver account
From 1 July 2007, Abbey is extending the bonus period on its highly popular 50+ Saver account for new customers, due to ongoing strong demand for the product. This is to ensure that new customers continue to benefit from an attractive bonus period.
Bradford & Bingley launches market-leading fixed term bonds
Bradford & Bingley has today launched three market-leading fixed term bonds, giving savers the opportunity to take advantage of highly competitive rates with the added security of a guaranteed fixed return on their savings.
Engage Mutual With Profits bond performance puts rivals in the shade
The latest survey by Investment, Life & Pensions Moneyfacts has revealed how rising payouts are finally rewarding investors who have stuck by their With Profits bonds through the recent lean years.